‘How we will progress if we don’t grapple with the hard stuff?’
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To the Editor:
As a lifelong resident of this community, I sit with a heavy heart this morning as I write my thoughts. Read More
Wetlands commission approves remediation plan for controversial Pepper Street Business Park site
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MONROE, CT — Inland Wetlands Commission members approved a remediation plan to address wetlands violations on industrial properties in the Pepper Street Business Park with conditions. Read More
Girl Scouts donate 50 birthday bags to Monroe Food Pantry
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MONROE, CT — Families in need of assistance depend upon the Monroe Pantry to provide food for meals they prepare at home. Read More
American Legion hopes annual children’s fishing derby catches on
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MONROE, CT — Victoria Grychak, 11, stood by Great Hollow Lake, while holding her fishing rod Saturday morning, when she felt a wiggle on the other end of her line and slowly reeled in her catch, before holding up the small fish to cheers from her father and, members of other fishing families, moments later. Read More
Masuk volleyball team earns its first victory, 3-0 over Bunnell
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls’ volleyball team earned its first win of the season, blanking visiting Bunnell of Stratford 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-14)
on Sept. Read More
Police investigating burglary of Direct Diamond Co.
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MONROE, CT — Direct Diamond Co. was broken into early Thursday morning and an undetermined about of jewelry was stolen from the business, located at Bart Center, 590 Main St. Read More
Boys’ soccer team ties Pomperaug and blanks Kolbe
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MONROE, CT — In a battle for Panther bragging rights, Masuk High and Pomperaug, settled in a draw. The boys’ soccer teams finished in a 1-1 tie in Monroe on Sept. Read More
Complaints over letters ‘attacking citizens’ leads school board to review policy
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MONROE, CT — A week after some parents criticized a proposed policy meant to make transgender and gender non-conforming youth feel safe and protected from bullying in school, supporters submitted letters to be read aloud at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. Read More
Transgender policy supporters: ‘All children deserve a safe, engaging space at school.’
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MONROE, CT — Supporters of adopting a new Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Policy spoke out at the Board of Education meeting Monday and submitted letters to persuade educators that more is needed to protect these students beyond what is already in place. Read More
BOE member: Transgender policy proposal causing divisiveness
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education member Nick Kapoor is proposing a Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Policy to support the safety and well being of those students. Read More